Floridians who cherish Biscayne Bay can now show their support on the road. The new “Protect Biscayne Bay” specialty license plate is officially available statewide, aimed at raising funds for the bay’s restoration and protection. Drivers can purchase the plate at Tax Collector’s offices and DMV locations across Florida, marking a significant step in community-driven efforts toward environmental conservation.
This initiative kicked off following streamlined efforts and a pre-sale voucher push that hit the 3,000 mark earlier this year. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava touted the plates as more than just metal and paint, highlighting their role in the preservation crusade. "Biscayne Bay is one of our most precious natural treasures and a cornerstone of Miami-Dade's environment, economy, and way of life,” Levine Cava stated, according to the county's announcement. “The launch of the Protect Biscayne Bay specialty license plate is a meaningful step forward in our collective mission to restore and safeguard the Bay for future generations. I’m grateful to the many partners and residents who helped make this initiative a reality—and proud that Miami-Dade is once again leading the way in environmental protection and community action.”
Proceeds from these specialty plates channel into the Biscayne Bay Recovery Fund, administered by The Miami Foundation. The fund directs resources to nonprofits actively protecting and restoring the bay. Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, President & CEO of The Miami Foundation, rallied behind the cause. “The response to the Protect Biscayne Bay license plate is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together for a shared purpose,” Fishman Lipsey remarked, her sentiment captured in the official press release. The effort's reach extended through the backing of policymakers, nonprofit sectors, and a community woven together by the same environmental fabric.
Leadership from Senator Ileana Garcia and former Representative Nick Duran, coupled with The Brady Hunter Foundation's support, has rooted this campaign in success. The Protect Biscayne Bay license plate represents a collective nod to conservation that Floridians can now display proudly on their vehicles. For those interested in supporting the bay with this rolling tribute, information on redeeming pre-sale vouchers or buying a specialty plate is available through the Miami Foundation's website.
